Product Owner - Trade Capture & Valuation Technology

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo, offering banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance across 40 countries, with over 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide. The following role offers a salary range of $168,000 to $227,000, with the possibility of an annual discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package. Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Product Owner to lead the roadmap and delivery of trade capture and valuation platforms with a specific focus on our growing fixed income business. This role is critical in managing trade booking, valuation processes, and risk models to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across global markets. The candidate should have robust knowledge of the full trade life cycle, from execution to settlement and clearing. Role Objectives Define and own the roadmap for trade capture and valuation platforms, aligning with trading, risk, and regulatory objectives. Prioritize features that improve booking accuracy, valuation timeliness, and integration with downstream systems. Champion modernization initiatives, including automation of trade workflows and scalable architecture adoption. Act as the primary liaison between trading desks, risk management, finance, and technology teams to capture requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and adoption. Facilitate workshops and sprint planning sessions to validate priorities and manage dependencies. Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization based on business value and technical feasibility. Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality solutions on time. Apply Agile and SAFe principles to improve delivery efficiency and transparency across global teams. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (ECB, MiFIDII, Dodd‑Frank) and internal risk frameworks. Partner with compliance and risk teams to embed controls into product design and delivery. Stay ahead of industry trends in trade capture, valuation methodologies, and risk analytics. Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve trader experience. Promote data‑driven decision‑making and continuous feedback loops. Qualifications and Skills 10+ years of experience in product management or ownership within investment banking or trading technology. Deep understanding of FICC products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) and trade capture/valuation workflows. Deep expertise with trade booking systems, valuation engines, market data integration, and risk platforms. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (SAFe experience preferred). Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment. Proficient at providing clear product direction and managing engineering, QA, and BA teams to ensure high quality, well‑tested products. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Additional Requirements SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home or from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, such as certain FINRA‑registered roles that require in‑office attendance for the entire week. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SMBC Group